In a spectacular display of offensive firepower, Tyrese Maxey delivered a career-best performance to propel the Philadelphia 76ers to an overtime victory against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday, November 21, 2025.
Historic Performance by Maxey
Tyrese Maxey erupted for a career-high 54 points as the Philadelphia 76ers secured a hard-fought 123-114 overtime win against the Milwaukee Bucks. The young guard played 47 minutes of exceptional basketball, converting 18 of 30 field goal attempts and making 12 of 14 free throws while contributing nine assists and five rebounds.
The game reached its climax in the final seconds of regulation when Myles Turner hit a three-pointer that gave the Bucks a 106-104 lead with only 15 seconds remaining. However, Maxey responded immediately by drawing a foul and sinking two crucial free throws to force overtime.
Overtime Dominance
The 76ers completely took control during the extra period, with Maxey adding six more points to his impressive tally during the five-minute overtime session. Justin Edwards provided the spark with his only three-pointer of the game, igniting the offensive explosion that ultimately secured the victory for Philadelphia.
Paul George made significant contributions in only his second game back from injury, scoring 21 points for the 76ers. His return proved particularly valuable as Philadelphia continues to battle through the absence of their star center Joel Embiid.
Bucks' Effort Falls Short
The Milwaukee Bucks, who were also missing their franchise player Giannis Antetokounmpo, received strong performances from several players. Ryan Collins led the team with 32 points, while Bobby Portis added 19 points and Kyle Kuzma contributed 17 points in the losing effort.
Maxey's 54-point outburst surpassed his previous career-high of 52 points set on April 27, 2024. This remarkable performance marked the sixth game of the 2025-26 NBA season featuring a player scoring 50 or more points, and it was the first such occurrence from the Eastern Conference.
The victory demonstrates Philadelphia's resilience as they continue to compete at a high level despite the absence of their primary center, while the Bucks showed they can remain competitive even without their Greek superstar.
